Ong Kim Seng - Nostalgia in Transformation

Behind languid strokes and the iridescent meld of transient color, lies the hand of a man enchanted by light, devoted to color, and inspired by the honesty held within the artistic throes of creation. A self-taught observer, traveler and passionate learner- Ong Kim Seng has climbed the ranks of formal appreciation to claim his title as one of the most celebrated water colorists of our age, etching his name into international renown and staking his claim as a modern-day cultural treasure.

Liu Ruo Wang's exclusive interview with Luca Periotto about his series display in Italy.

Featuring Ode to Art

This short clip is taken from the Russian Program, http://zhannepozheni.friday.ru/videos/vipuski/singapore , which featured a newlywed and their adventures in Singapore. The bride is a painter and her other half had always wanted her to paint something for him. Finally, she gets it done in Ode to Art Gallery with the help of the various artworks around her as inspiration.

Art Lectures

10 Defining Moments in Singapore Art in the Last 50 Years - Art Lecture Full Video

In the third part of the 'Origins' series of Lecture by Ode to Art, Art Historian and academician Jeffrey Say embarks on a fascinating journey through one of Art histories most controversial and game changing genre of art- The Nude. Covering revolutionary canonical works and moving forward into the modern realm of contemporary nudes, Jeffrey charts out a visual transition and critical assessment, supplemented by engaging images, anecdotes and informative facts to create an engrossing and informative discussion of the artform.

ORIGIN SERIES: The Image of Christ - Art Lecture Full Video

ORIGIN SERIES: The Buddha Image - Art Lecture Full Video

Can We Ever Understand Contemporary Art? - Art Lecture Full Video

Artists

Ode to Art presents: Studio Sessions with Hong Zhu An Hong Zhu AnWith training in both Western and Eastern art, Hong Zhu An's work remains inherently Asian with his focus on calligraphy, the line and large-scale paintings. Granted the illustrious UOB Painting of the Year 'Grand Award' in 1994, his work is included in corporate and public collections such as The Spencer Museum, Princeton University Museum and the National Gallery in Tel Aviv, Israel.

Ode to Art presents: Stefan Buana - Face to Peace Stefan BuanaOde to Art is pleased to present a solo exhibition for a rising star in the Indonesian arts scene - Stefan Buana, titled Face to Peace.
An intrepid explorer when it comes to the use of materials to create texture, the unique artworks of Stefan Buana consist of string, torched metal and even rice grains. Depicting the smiling faces of communities as well as portraits of familiar icons from Jokowi to Obama, this experimental artist makes both social and political statements in his abstract works . He has held numerous solo and group exhibitions in Yogyakarta, Bali and Jakarta and was the recipient of the Phillip Morris Art Award in 2003.

Ode to Art presents: Ronnie Ford - Landscapes and LifeRonnie FordOde to Art is delighted to present our artist-in-residence, Ronnie Ford.
The pioneer of "Texturescapes" - a scintillating coalescence of three-dimensional sculpture and painting, Scottish artist Ronnie Ford presents landscapes in a completely new light. His highly textured work paired with vibrant and contrasting colour is evocative and generates a frisson of excitement in the viewer, reinventing the idyllic lavender fields of Provence and other scenes from his travels in an imaginative and whimsical manner. Ronnie Ford captures the spirit and essence of a place, with work reminiscent of the Post-Impressionist masters; infused with a contemporary twist.

박승모(park seungmo)Park Seung MoA Behind the Scenes take on Korean artist Park Seung Mo's transfixing wire sculptures that have captured minds and hearts around the world with the ideation and philosophy that guide them.

Robert Indiana: Beyond Love / Whitney Museum of American Art, New YorkRobert Indiana, Fernando BoteroThe exhibition Robert Indiana: Beyond Love at the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York presents an overview of the work of the American artist, who his one of the main protagonists of the Pop Art movement. Robert Indiana used the vocabulary of highway signs and roadside entertainments of post war America. His work often consists of bold images with short words, such as in his most famous piece, LOVE.
Robert Indiana: Beyond Love. Whitney Museum of American Art, New York. Professional Preview, September 23, 2013. Video: Shimon Azulay.
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Exhibitions

Ode to Art Presents Lim Tze PengLim Tze PengOde To Art is delighted to present the solo exhibition of veteran artist Lim Tze Peng titled Impressions. It will be a celebration of the bold calligraphy paintings of Lim Tze Peng that exude immense passion, strength and vitality. A special selection of 95 works is showcased in honour of the Cultural Medallion awardee and Singapore's oldest living second-generation artist who turns 95 this year.
Lim Tze Peng achieved a stylistic breakthrough with the development of a new style of abstract calligraphy or 糊涂字 (known as hu tu zi). Emphasizing expressiveness and elegance of strokes instead of the actual meaning of the words, some of the works have layers written atop each other with words appearing so cursive and abstract that it is difficult to decipher the characters present.Ode To Art cordially invites you to join us on a historic evening as we celebrate Lim Tze Peng's 95th birthday and his works that have been enshrined in the Singapore art scene.

"Physical, Emotional, Intellectual, Spiritual" A Solo Exhibition of Rainer Lagemann at Ode to ArtRainer LagemannOde to Art Contemporary presents: "Physical, Emotional, Intellectual, Spiritual" A Solo Exhibition of Rainer Lagemann on 18 May 2013.
Watch the interesting interview of Rainer who uses hollow metal squares to sculpt the human form, creating works that elicit both strength and delicacy of the human body
Director Jazz Chong also describes the artist's work in detail and how Rainer's sculptures inspires her.
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"A Scene from A Memory: A Group Exhibition" featuring 16 Korean Artists at Ode to Art ContemporaryVarious ArtistsA Scene From A Memory -- "A Scene from a Memory" is set to be an unforgettable stamp of the Korean contemporary art scene in Singapore. With a roster of 16 internationally exhibited artists who have redefined the concept of scenery in their individual styles, the exhibition will showcase a unique, unexpected, and pleasantly surprising array of artworks that will transform how the audience perceive nature and their surroundings.
From Jung Kwang Sik's aerial view of landscape carved on black granite to Lee Lee Nam's moving paintings on LED screens, and from Park Seung Mo's clever layering of individually cut steel mesh to Bahk Seon Ghi's floating charcoal pieces, the exhibition seeks to explore the boundless representations of sceneries and the objects that constitute them. In the end, it is when the viewer interacts with the scenery that the real representation begins.
Date: 9 -- 15 May 2013
Artists: Bahk Seon Ghi, Cheong Kwang Ho, Choi Young Wook, Jung Kwang Sik, Kim Jong Hak, Kim Joon, Kong Sung Hoon, Lee Jae Hyo, Lee Hee Joong, Lee Jae Sam, Lee Lee Nam, Park Seung Mo, Park Sung Tae, Son Bong Chae, Yoo Bong Sang, Yoo Seung Ho

Interviews

Ong Kim Seng - Nostalgia in TransformationOng Kim SengOde To Art is deeply honored to present master of watercolor: Ong Kim Seng's solo exhibition.
Behind languid strokes and the iridescent meld of transient color, lies the hand of a man enchanted by light, devoted to color, and inspired by the honesty held within the artistic throes of creation. A self-taught observer, traveler and passionate learner- Ong Kim Seng has climbed the ranks of formal appreciation to claim his title as one of the most celebrated water colorists of our age, etching his name into international renown and staking his claim as a modern-day cultural treasure.